The Selu Conservancy at Radford University

06/03/2026

🎨👩‍🎨The Selu Scenery workshop on May 16th featured lead artist Margaret Sue Turner-Wright, an oil and plein-air painter.

Interested in attending a future workshop? Join us in 3 days on June 6 for the National Trails Day edition of the Selu Scenery Plein Air Workshop at the Selu Conservancy in Radford, VA.

Register by June 3rd, 2026
https://radford.nbsstore.net/selu-scenery

Local sketch and watercolor artist Matt “Sharpie” Gentry will share tips for artful travel journaling, packing light, and creating on the go.

From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., participants will explore sketching and watercolor techniques while walking the conservancy trails. Bring a lightweight sketchbook, pencils, and simple watercolor supplies for a day of creativity outdoors.

3215 Dry Valley Road
Radford, VA 24141

06/02/2026

🦉🛶 Moonlit Madness & Owl Calling was a success!! A big THANK YOU!! to everyone who came out to paddle with us.

We had responses from one of the three owl species we called. Nothing from the screech owls or great horned owls, but an enthusiastic response from two pairs of Barred Owls. We were also graced with multiple sightings as they flew back and forth across the river. We ended the evening with a chorus of coyotes as we neared the dock. 🐺🐺

Did you miss this event but are still interested in canoeing on the Little River? Join us this Saturday, June 6th at Selu Conservancy for National Trails Day!! The Boathouse will be open for use from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

05/28/2026

🐝🌳🛶So much to do at Selu for !

We’re celebrating American Hiking Society on June 6 at Selu Conservatory. Join us and join this nationwide event! Any trail. Anywhere. bit.ly/trails-day

Stay tuned for our full calendar of events!!

Society of St. Andrew RU Outdoors

05/23/2026

Join us on June 6th at Selu Conservancy to celebrate American Hiking Society !! 😉🥾 Any Trail. Anywhere.

👉Trails connect us to nature and to each other — and National Trails Day® is an incredible opportunity to experience that connection firsthand. Listen to the birdsong, enjoy the fresh air, and take in the beauty of the trees, blooming flowers, and the natural world around you. There's nothing quite like being present in the outdoors. 🐦🌼🌳

National Trails Day® is a time to connect with people near you who share your love of being outside!

Stay tuned for our planned schedule of events!

05/20/2026

This past semester, Senior Alston Jones led an invasive species removal effort at Selu, focusing on the "burn field" and old garden area. Volunteers tagged invasive shrub species in March and cut them down in April to help preserve Selu's local ecosystem. 🌎🌿

05/18/2026

The first Selu Scenery Plein Air workshop featuring lead artist Matt Gentry on April 25th was a success!! 🎨🖌

Are you interested in creating art with others? Keep an eye out for future workshops this summer! 😉☀

Matt Gentry is an award-winning watercolor artist and member of the Blacksburg Regional Art Association. While doing a three-decade-long section hike of the Appalachian Trail, he earned the trail name ”Sharpie”. He sells artwork locally at Miller Off Main Gallery!

05/15/2026

Summer at Selu is back for 2026!☀️🌽

Did you miss us? We sure missed you! Take a break with us this Sunday at Selu from 1pm to 6pm.

3215 Dry Valley Road
Radford, VA 24141

04/20/2026

🎨 Plein Air Painting- tools you can use for a better painting 🖌️

Selu Scenery’s first workshop, featuring lead artist Matt Gentry, will be held on April 25 (rain date 26) from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Register by April 23rd, 2026
https://radford.nbsstore.net/selu-scenery

This will be a fun and engaging exercise in painting outdoors on location. After introductions, we will take a walk on the SELU property with our sketchbooks while discussing scene selections. After the walk, participants are invited to observe Matt’s watercolor painting process or begin their own paintings. The goal of the workshop is to have completed paintings done by 2pm for a pop-up art show and soft critique.

Participants should bring a sketchbook or drawing pad and pencil for our scene selection walk. Artists can then set up and use whatever art medium they are most comfortable with to create a painting.

Matt Gentry is an award-winning watercolor artist and member of the Blacksburg Regional Art Association. While doing a three-decade long section hike of the Appalachian Trail, he earned the trail name ”Sharpie”. He sells artwork locally at Miller Off Main Gallery!

03/13/2026

Tartan and Talon are back!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz6RRPBJWC4

02/10/2026